Jennifer C.
Schenectady, NY
Services
Jennifer can host
Jennifer can care for
Availability
Caring for my three resident pup-rescues, 3 indoor cats, as well as our 13year old male cat who is feral, is my primary passion and my full-time daily focus. Because this is my dedicated lifestyle, I provide a highly structured and dependable environment for your furbaby. **(Note on my Review History: If you scroll down, you will see two negative reviews from 7 years ago regarding scheduling issues. At that time, I lacked the firm boundaries I have today. I experienced burnout, took a long hiatus, and completely rebuilt my life and business. Today, I operate with strict capacity limits and automated schedule rules to ensure a flawless, ultra-safe care environment.)** Run by a dedicated Mother-Daughter duo, our home daycare & boarding services grew out of a lifetime of deep compassion and rescue love. We began to call our home "Park-In-The-Yard on Lee Ave"-- Our backyard is a park, and every dog is treated like family. Our daily lives revolve around rescuing and fostering small and medium dogs. This patient & unconditional love became second nature to us. We open our hearts and our home to your furbabies, treating them exactly like members our own pack. Daycare operates Monday through Friday with a strict drop-off window between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, aligning perfectly with my morning routine. Our weekend boarding begins on Friday evenings as daycare wraps up and runs through Monday morning. This predictable schedule ensures that transitions are always calm, organized, and stress-free for the dogs.
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About Jennifer C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
**(Note on my Review History: If you scroll down, you will see two negative reviews from 7 years ago regarding scheduling issues. At that time, I lacked the firm boundaries I have today. I experienced burnout, took a long hiatus, and completely rebuilt my life and business. Today, I operate with strict capacity limits and automated schedule rules to ensure a flawless, ultra-safe care environment.)** To ensure total peace of mind, I treat your dog like a true member of my own family. I enforce strict safety boundaries: I only accept small-to-medium dogs and strictly limit care to a maximum of 3 guest dogs at any time. My home features a secure, attached garage breezeway that serves as a double-gated transition zone, ensuring no dog can ever bolt near the street during drop-offs.Inside, my home is a staircase-free, pet-friendly environment where dogs are welcome to lounge on the furniture, beds, or right in my lap. Crates are entirely optional and only used if a dog seeks one out for feeling safe and secure. Our wide, securely fenced chain-link backyard is a true outdoor paradise built for comfort, safety, and freedom to experience zoomies! A custom area with a patio cover which provides adequate shade and has a dedicated cooling station, cooling mats, and a small dog pool with a water hose for fun, safe summer splashing.
Home
Information Jennifer C. would like to know about your pet
To have my doggie daycare run as smooth as possible, its important to complete a Meet and Greet so you & your furbaby, myself and my furbaby rescues can be thoroughly aquainted and informed specifically about the following: TEMPERMENT & PERSONALITY SOCIAL SKILLS W/ OTHER DOGS HOME ROUTINE & HABITS HEALTH, MEDICAL/PHYSICAL NEEDS FOOD RULES/RESTRICTIONS TRAINING LEVEL & COMMANDS COMFORT PREFERENCE SAFETY CONCERNS CRATING LEVEL PLAY STYLE & ACTIVITIES Because my home is designed for comfort, safety, and rescue-rooted love, knowing these details allows me to match each dogs energy with my own rescues. This keeps the yard safe, while preventing stress and feeling overwhelmed while creating an environment that feels like family, and ensures every dog leaves happy, tired, and fulfilled.
A typical day
After morning drop‑off, your pup joins our three rescues for a full day of play, exploration, and love. We start with backyard zoomies in my wide, fenced‑in yard — chasing squirrels, exploring shady tree spots, and running until their hearts are happy. Midday brings games with sensory play, and calm breaks inside where every room and every couch is theirs to enjoy. Seniors get slow, supportive strolls; puppies get patient guidance and confidence‑building play. Throughout the day, your furbaby is treated like family, free to roam, relax, or run. By pickup time, they’re joyfully tired, fully loved, and ready to cuddle up at home while you unwind from your busy day. DOGGIE DAYCARE DAILY ROUTINE MON-FRI Morning Drop‑Off Window — 7:30–9:00 AM Structured Playtime — Small/medium dogs only; supervised group play with my own friendly rescues Potty Breaks — Every 1–2 hours Quiet Rest Period — Midday downtime for naps and decompression Afternoon Activities — Enrichment, light play, and outdoor time Pick‑Up Window — 4:30–6:00 PM Late Pick‑Up Fee — $10 per 30 minutes past 6:00 PM Optional Pick‑Up/Drop‑Off Service — Available within 5 miles for $10 each way BORADING DAILY ROUTINE FRI (EVENING)-MON (MORNING) Boarding Drop‑Off — Fridays 4:00–7:00 PM Evening Routine — Dinner, potty break, calm settling time Daily Schedule (Sat & Sun) Morning potty + breakfast Supervised play with small/medium dogs Rest periods throughout the day Afternoon enrichment + outdoor time Dinner + evening wind‑down Overnight — Safe, cozy sleeping spaces; dogs separated as needed Boarding Pick‑Up — Monday 7:30–9:00 AM (during daycare opening) Late Pick‑Up Fee — $10 per 30 minutes past 9:00 AM **Weekend boarding available Friday evening through Monday morning only. Small to medium dogs, friendly with other dogs. Structured routine, supervised play, and calm overnight environment.**
Location
Schenectady, NY
Pets
Care Rooted in Family & Rescue Love
Pet care experience
With years of devoted pet care, puppy training, senior support, rescue volunteering with fostering, and animal‑care schooling, I bring heartfelt, family‑level love and patient, intuitive attention to every dog I care for. I have the proven track record with outstanding experience in rescue advocacy. My commitment to placing non-traditional and special-needs animals into permanent, supportive homes broadened my horizons and taught me truly the meaning of unconditional. With a Proven track record in navigating complex care challenges, I practiced and followed through n with matching high-need pets with dedicated adopters, and reframing physical differences as badges of resilience. Pet care is woven into my daily rhythm — from morning check‑ins to evening walks, caring for our three rescues in my wide, fenced‑in backyard is my daily cup of sunshine! Their love fuels my purpose and inspires me to help other pet parents care for their furbabies while they handle life’s responsibilities. My home was chosen with dogs in mind. Our wide, fenced‑in backyard offers shade, space, and freedom — originally built for our first rescue who needed safety, comfort, and room to explore. With no stairs inside, senior pups move easily and confidently. Every room is pet‑friendly, and dogs are welcome on furniture to relax as part of the family. Crates are available only if your dog feels safe choosing one — never forced. Our three rescues freely roam indoors and outside, receiving gentle, attentive care, and your furbaby will be treated with the same love, respect, and family‑level comfort. (Note on Profile History: If you scroll down, you will see two negative reviews from 7 years ago regarding scheduling issues. At that time, I lacked the firm boundaries I have today. I experienced burnout, took a long hiatus, and completely rebuilt my life and business. Today, I operate with strict capacity limits and automated schedule rules to ensure a flawless, ultra-safe care environment.)
Cat care experience
Jennifer also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Jennifer was amazing. I can’t say enough good things. She treated my pup like one of her own and I am truly grateful. Leaving and being away from your pup is an anxiety inducing experience, but Jennifer took such good care of Cadbury and was so incredible at keeping me updated that I didn’t have to worry and was able to focus on my conference instead of worrying about him. And she also kept Cadbury entertained and engaged so his mind was on whatever thing was going on at the moment which I was glad for Her dogs welcomed Cadbury to their pack which I was also incredibly appreciative of. I am so glad he has new friends that I look forward to him spending more time with them. Jennifer, her mom and their pack were amazing and so glad it worked out the way it did. I’m sure I’m missing things but they were amazing and look forward to Cadbury’s next experience there and so glad to know I have a place I can trust. Thanks Jennifer!
DO NOT USE HER. After a meet and greet and we both agreed to her watching our dogs for the 4th of July weekend she totally ghosted us.
After a really great meet and greet, Jennifer was a no show with absolutely no communication. I reached out several times with no response. We are super disappointed and confused. I had another house sit scheduled too with her which I had to cancel and it put us in a very difficult spot.
Amazing! Great with the doggies. Played fetched with our border collie (needs the exercise). Will definitely use again!
About Jennifer C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
**(Note on my Review History: If you scroll down, you will see two negative reviews from 7 years ago regarding scheduling issues. At that time, I lacked the firm boundaries I have today. I experienced burnout, took a long hiatus, and completely rebuilt my life and business. Today, I operate with strict capacity limits and automated schedule rules to ensure a flawless, ultra-safe care environment.)** To ensure total peace of mind, I treat your dog like a true member of my own family. I enforce strict safety boundaries: I only accept small-to-medium dogs and strictly limit care to a maximum of 3 guest dogs at any time. My home features a secure, attached garage breezeway that serves as a double-gated transition zone, ensuring no dog can ever bolt near the street during drop-offs.Inside, my home is a staircase-free, pet-friendly environment where dogs are welcome to lounge on the furniture, beds, or right in my lap. Crates are entirely optional and only used if a dog seeks one out for feeling safe and secure. Our wide, securely fenced chain-link backyard is a true outdoor paradise built for comfort, safety, and freedom to experience zoomies! A custom area with a patio cover which provides adequate shade and has a dedicated cooling station, cooling mats, and a small dog pool with a water hose for fun, safe summer splashing.
Home
Information Jennifer C. would like to know about your pet
To have my doggie daycare run as smooth as possible, its important to complete a Meet and Greet so you & your furbaby, myself and my furbaby rescues can be thoroughly aquainted and informed specifically about the following: TEMPERMENT & PERSONALITY SOCIAL SKILLS W/ OTHER DOGS HOME ROUTINE & HABITS HEALTH, MEDICAL/PHYSICAL NEEDS FOOD RULES/RESTRICTIONS TRAINING LEVEL & COMMANDS COMFORT PREFERENCE SAFETY CONCERNS CRATING LEVEL PLAY STYLE & ACTIVITIES Because my home is designed for comfort, safety, and rescue-rooted love, knowing these details allows me to match each dogs energy with my own rescues. This keeps the yard safe, while preventing stress and feeling overwhelmed while creating an environment that feels like family, and ensures every dog leaves happy, tired, and fulfilled.
A typical day
After morning drop‑off, your pup joins our three rescues for a full day of play, exploration, and love. We start with backyard zoomies in my wide, fenced‑in yard — chasing squirrels, exploring shady tree spots, and running until their hearts are happy. Midday brings games with sensory play, and calm breaks inside where every room and every couch is theirs to enjoy. Seniors get slow, supportive strolls; puppies get patient guidance and confidence‑building play. Throughout the day, your furbaby is treated like family, free to roam, relax, or run. By pickup time, they’re joyfully tired, fully loved, and ready to cuddle up at home while you unwind from your busy day. DOGGIE DAYCARE DAILY ROUTINE MON-FRI Morning Drop‑Off Window — 7:30–9:00 AM Structured Playtime — Small/medium dogs only; supervised group play with my own friendly rescues Potty Breaks — Every 1–2 hours Quiet Rest Period — Midday downtime for naps and decompression Afternoon Activities — Enrichment, light play, and outdoor time Pick‑Up Window — 4:30–6:00 PM Late Pick‑Up Fee — $10 per 30 minutes past 6:00 PM Optional Pick‑Up/Drop‑Off Service — Available within 5 miles for $10 each way BORADING DAILY ROUTINE FRI (EVENING)-MON (MORNING) Boarding Drop‑Off — Fridays 4:00–7:00 PM Evening Routine — Dinner, potty break, calm settling time Daily Schedule (Sat & Sun) Morning potty + breakfast Supervised play with small/medium dogs Rest periods throughout the day Afternoon enrichment + outdoor time Dinner + evening wind‑down Overnight — Safe, cozy sleeping spaces; dogs separated as needed Boarding Pick‑Up — Monday 7:30–9:00 AM (during daycare opening) Late Pick‑Up Fee — $10 per 30 minutes past 9:00 AM **Weekend boarding available Friday evening through Monday morning only. Small to medium dogs, friendly with other dogs. Structured routine, supervised play, and calm overnight environment.**
Jennifer C.
Schenectady, NY